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AP Sports WriterAnd this one belongs to Marty: Brennaman calls final gameBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) And this one belongs to Marty Brennaman.With fans applauding his every mention, the Hall of Fame broadcaster called his final Cincinnati Reds game Thursday, ending a 46-year career that's featured so many big...

Subway Series postponed after Mets' positive COVID testsNEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball postponed this weekend's Subway Series to allow time for more testing and contact tracing after two members of the New York Mets tested positive for the coronavirus.The Mets had their game Thursday night at Miami...

Associated PressChacin, Yelich lead Brewers past Nationals 6-1By RICH ROVITOMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers desperately needed a strong outing from starter Jhoulys Chacin on Monday night as they looked to get back on the winning track. The team's most reliable starter this season delivered again.Chacin (9-3) limited the...

AP Sports WriterStanton needs one last surge to match Roger Maris' 61 homersBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) With 55 homers, Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton needs six in the final 12 games to match Roger Maris' hallowed 1961 total of 61. That means Stanton needs one more power surge.The...

AP Sports WriterWhiff: Nats closer Doolittle calmed by lavender oil on gloveBy HOWARD FENDRICHWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Washington Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle moves a glove out of the way as he reaches into a shelf in his spring training locker and grabs a different one, which he...

Dodgers call up infielder SS Taylor, cut RHP TepeschPITTSBURGH (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled shortstop Chris Taylor from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Saturday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and designated right-hander Nick Tepesch for assignment.Taylor, who will be used in a utility role, was acquired...

INF Adam Rosales, Twins agree to minor league dealMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have agreed to a minor league contract with journeyman infielder Adam Rosales.The Twins announced Saturday that the 35-year-old Rosales has been invited to big league spring training. If added to the 40-man roster, Rosales would...

Cubs put C Phegley, INF Vargas on playoff rosterCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs put catcher Josh Phegley and infielder Ildemaro Vargas on their roster for their NL wild-card series against the Miami Marlins.First-year manager David Ross had Willson Contreras and Victor Caratini in his starting lineup for Game...

Associated PressRed Sox fans celebrate latest title; parade on WednesdayBy BOB SALSBERGBOSTON (AP) In what has become a championship tradition in the city, the Boston Red Sox will climb aboard duck boats for a parade to celebrate the team's fourth World Series title in 15 years, city officials...

AP Baseball WriterBaseball players say talks futile, tell MLB to order returnBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are pointless and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy...

Associated PressAgainst backdrop of controversy, Red Sox honored by TrumpBy JONATHAN LEMIREWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump honored the World Series champion Boston Red Sox - well, some of them - at the White House on Thursday, but made no mention of the controversy that shadowed the visit.The team's...

Associated PressTed Williams' Mexican-American heritage explored in PBS filmBy RUSSELL CONTRERASALBQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Ted Williams is the last major league baseball player to hit over .400. The Boston Red Sox slugger captivated millions with his dazzling swing and towering homers throughout the 1940s and 1950s in competition with...